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I have a hang on back overflow with simple U tube. I assume thats what you have. What I do is cut 2 pieces of saran wrap (maybe 5inch x 5 inch) , dunk the U pipe in the tank and orient it with the openings up so the tube is filled with water. Pull the tube out of the water keeping it level so...

Originally Posted by maxalmon Figured out why I like this canopy. Prior tank canopies you had a lid that you propped up or you could only work on one side then open another lid on the otherside etc... This one the entire front of the canopy flips up and over and rest on top of the back part of...

Answers noted with astericks below.... Originally posted by Squidd Where are you planning on putting the Overflow(s) ...? *** left and right corners, just like leonas tank. One or two..How many gph to sump ...? How and where will they return...? *** 2 overflows. I have run the numbers so I...

I havent seen a large tank like this set up so one of your pics was confusing. How are the return and drain holes in the overflows set up.... ???? Since they are so close wouldnt the drain suck back in the new water you just pumped up from the sump?????? Or are there pipes inside the overflow...

Squidd, Would you change the location or diameter of the holes in my setup...??? 165 gallon (approx) (maybe a 180 gallon, 72x24x24) I will be using acrylic tank, acrylic stand and acrylic hood. I assume I would have no problems hiding the returns on the top either. Reef setup shooting for...

Originally posted by Big911Dog I've got that STUPID urge to re-work my sump system (its stupid because it works fine as is) and have a couple of plumbing type questions: 1) Why does the sump have to be below the tank? 2) How much below it does it have to be? I've heard "the waterline". Does...

Originally posted by Leona Ok Mr. Extreme Aquariest thank you........................Back to the subject. so If I make 1 of the holes in the back big enough then at a later time I could always add the OM 4 way.........Hey, I was looking at the 8 way. Maybe the 4 way wouldn't be that much...

Do they sell gift certificates???? I have a friend who wants to get me something. It would be great to have some money to help go towards live sand and live rock for my new tank when I get it. But I didnt see it anywhere on their main page... And they are closed now.

Originally posted by Squidd If you were stationed in Florida or California.... I'd think about it...:thinking: I live in Florida... I will at least offer you a short term contract to help me set up my tank...!!!!! It's supposed to be near 70 this weekend for the superbowl (I live in...

Thanks for all the suggestions to build it or have it built for me. I would rather just buy a pre-made unit and not have to deal with it. Are there ANY companies that make a refugium???? And if so (I am 99.99% sure at least one company does. Proclear at least did at one point), which...

Originally posted by idontknow when you buff out the scratch you keep the tank set up and use some very fine grit sandpaper. use 200 then 400 then 800 then 1200 you will never know there was a scratch even there While the tank is actually set up????? I didnt know you could do that. I just...

I wish you were closer.... You may have some business if you wanted it. But alas, we are at opposite ends of the country. Great job man. It is beautiful...

Originally posted by idontknow Once glass is scratched the mark is there and you have to look it everyday. With acrylic on hte other hand you can buff it out if its not to deep of a scratch. I have a glass tank now and the next one i get will be acrylic because it looks better without the...

I searched and found 1 post about this but it didnt answer my question. I was at my LFS and while talking about lighting the kid mentioned if I was going to run metal halide lighting I would NOT want to use the glass 'tops' for the tank. That the heat could cause the glass to break. I thought...

I know, I know... It has been discussed many times before. I know it is personal preference. And I know the cost differences etc... But what had me doubting my decision to go acrylic is I went to a LFS today to see what a acrylic stand looked like. They didnt have one there but while there I...

No one has an opinion or recommendation??????

I am looking to get a 125 gallon tank soon. Just looking around for the right stand now. I have decided I want to go the refugium route but do not want to build my own using fish tank, rubbermaid buckets, etc... I want something pre-made for this purpose. I have a really good connection...

Originally posted by Squidd Hello ...Lights can be found easily enough on the net.. There's a "hint" in here "somewhere"...:D :thinking: Squidd, I am looking for lights as well. It took me a second but I found the 'hint'. Thanks. Todd

Originally posted by Squidd My thoughts of filtration... Large (adaquate) quantity of Live Rock and SSB for Biological filtration (suface area for Bacteria)...High Flow , distributed through out the tank to keep deitrus suspended and removed from MT,promote gaseous exchange and maintain oxygen...

Thanks everyone for the replies... It helps to have some of my thoughts confirmed.... And it helps to add new items to my list...